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Ike celebrating with the hotel staff and his family over the murder charges against him being dropped, and kicking Ben out when he crashes the party. Later going to Judie's to thank her for testifying on his behalf, but she refused to open the door, as it nearly got her killed - Magic City S02 E01 - "Crime and Punishment".
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Ike and executive team, trying to come up with entertainment ideas for the hotel, and finally deciding on Vera doing a dance show - Magic City S02 E01 - "Crime and Punishment".
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Don't Sound Like You (Joel Miller)
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Warning: lots of feelings and some swearing
Summary: Pt6 of Should Probably Leave. You find yourself turning to the person that had always been your source of comfort. Inspired by - Lee Brice's - That Don't Sound Like You.
Joel was doing his best to distract himself from the heartache of losing you by throwing himself deep into work and with being a good parent to Sarah, and to the outside world it seemed to be working but truth was he was failing miserably. You were never far from his mind, especially when he was around your family. He had tried his best to distance himself from them, but your father wasn't having any of it. If Joel didn't know any better, it seemed as though he was aware of the situation and was attempting to push Joel into going after you. Always bringing you up in a discussion and making sure to clearly state his dislike for your fiancé. Joel always did his best to keep his feeling intact during it, but when your father had recently mentioned that your calls home had become less and less these past four months; round about the time you had moved in with Tom, now that, that didn't seem right with him. That just wasn't like you at all.
You knew this was a bad idea, but it was nothing compared to having agreed to marry Tom.
He was always the person you could go to whenever in need, and you desperately needed someone to talk with.
"Hello?" a voice answers the phone on the overside.
"Joel..."
"Y/N...?" he responds a bit confused at your tone of voice.
You remain silent for a moment, finally speaking, "yes, it's me..."
"Didn't recognized ya voice for a sec there..." Joel remarks in response, "and ya callin' from a landline?"
"Oh... I'm calling from work..." you stammer out, silently praying that he doesn't pick up on anything.
"K... what can I do for ya?" Joel enquires, sensing something must be amiss for you to be calling him of all people.
"Just thought I would call to hear how everyone was doing" you stammer in response, "h-how's Sarah?"
"Um, she's good..." Joel cautiously answers, something didn't seem right with how well your words were compose. Deciding then to just straight out address it, "graduating soon. Then again, ya woulda known by speaking with ya folks."
"Yeah- mom spoke about it during conversation last week..."
Girl, I'm glad you called, first heard you talk
Took me a second 'cause I couldn't hear your drawl
And that don't sound like you
No, that don't sound like you
I know it's been a while, I don't mean to pry
But when I asked you if you're happy I didn't hear a smile
And that don't sound like you
No, that ain't the girl I knew, you always sounded like
Truck tires on a gravel road
Laughing at the world, blasting my radio
Cannonballs splashing in the water
Doing whatever whenever you wanted
What did he do?
'Cause you don't sound like you any more
*
Joel lets out a disappointed breath, "Sweetheart... be honest."
"I-I don't know what you mean..."
"Y/N, I know ya ain't spoken to ya folks in a while. What's goin' on?"
"Joel..." you finally sigh in defeat, "I don't know what to do."
"'Bout what? Ya know ya can always talk to me 'bout what's buggin' ya."
"That was before..." you stammer, "you're with Tess now, Joel and I'm with Tom. We shouldn't even be talking. I shouldn't have-"
"Tess and I ain't together no more" Joel hastily confesses.
"What...?" your drops as you nearly drop the phone in shock.
"We broke up not long after Sarah's party" Joel explains.
"W-Why?"
"'Cause we came to the realization that I was still deeply in love you."
"Joel..."
"No, let me finish" Joel cuts you off, "if I don't say this now, I'll regret it for the rest of my life."
"Ok" you breathe out heavily.
"I love you, Y/N, always have... you've always been the love of my life."
Tears began forming in your eyes at his words, "then why did you make me go away from home?"
"Thought I was doin' what was best for ya..." Joel sighs in response, "you were still so young, had ya whole life ahead of ya. I didn't want to hold ya back from enjoying life."
"You fuckin' idiot..." you whimper out through the tears, "you and Sarah were my life. I only left 'cause I thought you didn't want and then got involved with Tom, 'cause you were with Tess."
"I was a damn fool, I know" Joel agrees, "was gonna tell ya at ya parent's anniversary party, then I chickened out. Finally, was gonna come clean at Thanksgiving, then I walked in on ya celebrating ya engagement."
"Joel, if only you had told me..."
"Don't do it! Don't marry him!" Joel pleads with you then.
"Joel..."
"Just answer truthfully, do you love him?" Joel puts forth.
"I..." you find yourself unable to answer.
"Are you even happy, Sweetheart?" Joel continues to press and again, you find yourself at lost for words.
"K, then just answer this last one, do you love me?"
"Yes" the word easily passes through your lips.
"That's all that matters then" Joel states matter-of-factly.
"I-I need some time to process all of this..." you sigh, conflicted by everything that has come to light.
"That's fair enough" Joel agrees, "take ya time, Sweetheart. Just remember, I'll be here waitin' for ya and if ya need me in anyway; I'll come for ya..."
That town, that job, that guy
You can leave them behind, girl, you know you're better than that
If you want to come back, you can come back
Baby, come back to
Truck tires on a gravel road
Laughing at the world, blasting my radio
Cannonballs splashing in the water
Doing whatever whenever you wanted
What did he do?
'Cause you don't sound like you
Give me the girl I knew
'Cause you don't sound like you any more
Mm, any more
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The Woman Before Me (Joel Miller)
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Warning: lil angst, swearing and fluffy ending.
Summary: Joel stands the chance of possibly loosing you, but is ready to reveal his fears to you in order to save the relationship? Inspired by - Trisha Yearwood's - The Woman Before Me.
I can see you turn away
When I ask what for
You say it isn't anything
But I'm not sure
Something underneath the skin
Won't let you be
And you try to keep it in
But I can see
The woman before me must have been hard on you
'Cause that hurt in your eyes, I'll never put you through
Sometimes I think you must be talking to
The woman before me and you
It was a normal Friday evening for your boyfriend and you as usual; early dinner, the followed by a movie and halfway through it, you guys would end up fucking on the couch or living room floor. But tonight was different, something was bugging you, had been for quite some time and try as hard as you like, it wouldn’t remain dormant any longer. It was twenty minutes into the movie when you could no longer hold it, inhaling deeply; you gently push off from his chest.
“Joel...” you call his attention away from the movie.
“Mhm?” Joel turns to give you his full attention, a frown creasing his brows when noticing how tense you suddenly seemed. “What’s wrong, Sweetheart?”
“Nothing’s wrong...” you stammer, head cast downward while wringing your hands. Letting out a tense in preparation, “actually-” you pause midway to look up at him then, “is there a specific reason for me not have met Sarah yet?”
“What?” Joel’s frown deepens as he shifts further away from you.
*
Sometimes in an argument
It will show
When you go a little farther than
You meant to go
I know you don't mean the things
That you say
I just wanna ease the pain
That's in your way
But the woman before me must have been hard on you
'Cause that hurt in your eyes, I'll never put you through
Sometimes I think you must be talking to
The woman before me and you
“We’ve been together for over two years now... almost three” you remind him, “and not once have you offered for me to meet her.”
Joel scoffs at your words, an irritated grin crossing his face while getting up from the couch to tower over you. “Where’s all this suddenly comin’ from?”
“I just wanna know why, Joel” you stand up to face him, “whenever I try to bring it up, you’ve always changed the topic. I understood in the beginning, but it’s been two years...”
“Ya just being ridiculous now” Joel snorts, throwing his hands in the air to deflect the question.
“No, I’m not. It’s a reasonable question and I’d like to know why?” you respond, grabbing onto his arm when he attempts to walk away from you.
Joel abruptly whirls around, shouting at you, “’cause, I ain’t ‘bout to disrupt my daughter’s life by dumping some strange woman in it!”
“Well, shit...” you breath out in disbelief, dropping back to the couch. “Here I thought I was your girlfriend... guess I was wrong.”
“Now don’t be like that” Joel sighs, massaging at his temple.
“No, I get it now...” you mutter out, staring into the distance. “This is about Sarah’s mother, right?”
“Don’t...” Joel warns through gritted teeth, eyes darkening dangerously as he stares down at you.
“This isn’t the same thing, Joel” you stare up at him pleadingly, “I’m not the same as her.”
“Sure, as hell ya ain’t! ‘Cause ya never gonna get as close as she did!”
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If there are sorrows that bring back a tear
Don't let them keep us apart
You oughta know you've got nothing to fear
Here in my heart
'Cause you and I will never be
Like the past
Whatever kind of memories
That you have
You physically recoil at the verbal slap, tears threatening to spill from your eyes, “she really fucked you up, didn’t she?”
“The fuck that supposed to mean?” Joel scowls in reply.
You take a moment to compose, exhaling softly, “you should leave.”
“What?!” Joel stares open mouthed at you.
“You clearly have a lot of unresolved issues surrounding your Ex, and this...” you point between the two of you, “isn’t going to go any further until you’ve resolved them.”
“That’s just stupid” Joel scoffs, “I don’t-”
“Joel!” you cut him off midway, “I believe it would be best if you left... before anymore words are spoken that we both will regret after.”
Joel attempts to open his to speak, but you stop him. “Please, just leave...”
Dropping his head; Joel grinds his teeth for a second in thought, releasing a sigh of defeat and grabbing he things to leave.
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Nothing's gonna hurt you now
Can't you see?
I already made a vow
That I can keep
But the woman before me must have been hard on you
'Cause that hurt in your eyes, I'll never put you through
Sometimes I think you must be talking to
The woman before me and you
Three weeks had passed since that disastrous evening between Joel and you, neither of you having spoken nor contacted one another in any form or way and it was taking its effect. You were moping about with a broken and attempting miserably at hiding it, Joel was burying his under a tone of mood swings and grumpiness. You were somewhat bearable, but Joel had exceeded the patience of those around him.
You were moping in front of the TV with junk food when there was a knock at the front-door, “Joel...?” you stare in surprise upon finding him on your doorstep.
“Mind if I come inside?” he stares at you doey-eyed. “I ain’t here to fight” he hastily remarks before you could answer.
“Fine” you sigh, stepping aside to let him in.
“Why are you here, Joel?” you ask, taking a seat across from him.
Joel silently wrings his hands for second, releasing a tense breath as he looks up toward you then. “Ya were right... ‘bout Sarah’s mother.”
“Joel-”
“Just wait...” Joel holds his hand out to pause you, “just let me finish, then ya can decide what to say from there.”
Exhaling heavily, silently nod in agree and Joel continues. “She did fuck me up, ya were right ‘bout that. But not ‘cause she left me... it was her leaving Sarah.” Letting out a soft chuckle of disbelief, he shakes his head, “what kind of a mother, what kind of a person... walks out on their infant child?”
“Oh, Joel...” you let out a breath of sympathy, getting up to sit beside him.
“I get if she didn’t wanna be married to me any longer, but... she still coulda stayed in Sarah’s life” Joel’s voice quivers with emotions. “She broke my lil girl’s heart without Sarah having gotten to know her. That’s what fucked me up.”
The damn finally bursts and you Joel into a hug to console, “shh... I understand, Joel... Take all the time you need, I understand.”
“No, ya don’t understand...” Joel mutters out, pulling back to look at you. “I was afraid if Sarah got attached to ya, it would destroy her if we didn’t work out.”
“I understand, you wanted to protect Sarah and for that I could never be mad at you for” you cup his face in your hands, “you’re doing what any good parent would.”
“My lil girl mean everythin’ to me” Joel remarks through teary eyes.
“As she should” you smile in response, “I won’t push about meeting her anymore.”
“Would ya like to meet her?” Joel asks.
“I’d love to... but you don’t have to-”
“I’ll go get her” Joel interrupts, swifty getting up.
“What...?” you jaw drops in surprise.
“She’s outside, I’ll just go get her” Joel states, rushing out before you could say anything else.
*
“Sweetheart... this is Sarah” Joel introduces the beautiful fourteen-year-old beside him, “Sarah, this is Y/N.”
Sarah flashes an identical dimpled smirk as her father’s at you and your heart instantly melts with love. “Pleasure to meet you, Sarah...” you shake her hand. “Your dad’s always speaking about you, feels as if I’ve known you forever.”
“Nice to meet you too” Sarah smiles at you, “though I wish I knew more about my dad’s girlfriend...” she remarks, side-eyeing Joel.
“I know, I know...” Joel guiltily sighs, Sarah and you chuckling loudly at him.
“Do you wanna have a seat?” you offer, “I could get you something to drink or perhaps eat?”
“No thank you...” Sarah softly snickers at your anxiousness over finally meeting her. “Uncle Tommy’s waiting outside for me.”
“Oh...” you stare wide-eyed at her.
“I just came along to make sure we finally meet” Sarah explains, whisper then, “in case this one decided to chicken out.”
“Ok....” you chuckle at her words, suddenly caught off-guard when Sarah grabs you into a hug. She pulls away, looking at you then, “dinner tomorrow at our house... though I'll be takeout, ‘cause dad can’t cook.”
“Sure, Sweetheart...” you chuckle, seeing her off at the door.
“So...” you remark, rocking on the balls of your feet as Joel walks up towards you, “I met Sarah...”
“You met Sarah...” Joel flashes a smile, wrapping an arm around your waist. Reaching up to play with the button of his shirt, you stare up into his eyes.
“What made you change your mind?”
“Sarah” Joel response, causing you to frown in confusion.
“She overheard Tommy and I having argument over what happened between us. Apparently, she’s known ‘bout you for some time and was pissed that I haven’t introduced ya two yet. Gave me a swift kick under the ass and made me come here to make it right.”
“I love her even more now...” you chuckle out.
“Really...?” Joel stares at you wide-eyed and you reach up to cup his face.
“She’s a part of the Man I Love... of course I love her. I’ve loved before I even met her.”
“I Love You...” Joel whispers, eyes teary as he smiled at your words.
“I Love You Too...” you respond, pulling him down for kiss.
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Not Just Me (Joel Miller)
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Summary: Pt4 of - Could Sure Use Your Company. Joel is in conflict with himself over whether to ask you out or not and Tommy isn't making it easier. Inspired by - Rascal Flatts' - It's Not Just Me.
This was far more difficult than he thought it would be, it had been decades since Joel had asked a woman out and he was at a complete and utter loss at how to go about it. It wasn't the act of asking that made him anxious, it was the possibility of you turning him down as well. What would someone as young and beautiful as you possibly want with an old man as he. You were so filled with life and light even in this damned world, and he was nothing but worn out and broken. You could have your pick of any man in Jackson, so why would you someone like him. Even so, Joel couldn't help but yearn for you to be his.
The more he was around you, the stronger the yearning became, and Joel knew eventually something's gotta give. Either he had to man up and ask you out or he had to distance himself from you. Joel really didn't want to lose your presence in his life, even if was only in a friendly manner and it was a huge possibility that could be the outcome either way.
Tell me you've had trouble sleeping
That you toss and turn from side to side
That it's my face you've been seein'
In your dreams at night
Tell me that you wake up cryin'
And you're not sure exactly why
Tell me that something is missing
In your life, in your life, baby
Tell me that you live for love
That forever is never enough
That you've waited all your life to see
That you want so badly to believe
Tell me that it's not just me
*
"So, have ya asked...?" Tommy voice snaps Joel from daydreaming as his gaze silently followed you working the bar floor.
"What?" Joel turns scowling at him.
"Y/N" Tommy tips his head in your direction, "have ya asked her out?"
Joel's scowl deepens for a split second, heading dropping with a heavy sigh; he shakes it in response. "No."
Tommy frowns, "why not?"
"She ain't interested in someone like me" Joel utters in response.
"Says who?" Tommy scoffs at his words.
"Me" Joel grunts in reply.
"Ya gotta be shitting me?" Tommy chuckles in disbelief. "That girl likes you and we both know it. Ya just too chicken to ask her."
"Tommy..." Joel's head slowly raises as he glares at him.
"You want my help?" Tommy offers, "know it's been a shit long time since ya asked a woman out. So...?"
"Don't need my kid brother to get me date" Joel scoffs in response.
"Yeah, yeah..." Tommy shrugs his words off, calling out for your attention then. "Y/N! C'mere for a sec!"
Could've sworn I saw you smile at me
Standin' in the pouring rain
At loss for words and runnin' out of time
I said this crazy thing,
Crazy thing, I said
Tell me that you live for love
That forever is never enough
That you waited all your life to see
That you want so badly to believe
Tell me that it's not just me
*
"Tommy..." Joel growls at him in warning, but you were already standing in front of them before he could say or doing anything further.
"What's up...?" you stop right next to Joel, seated at the bar. There's pregnant pause, where all three stares at each; Joel's is more of a glare in Tommy's direction, while yours is one of utter confusion at the two.
"Joel has something he wants to ask ya" Tommy blurts out, making a run for it then.
Your eyes widen at his behavior, "what's gotten into him?"
"My foot up his ass soon..." Joel mutters under his breathe.
"Pardon...?" you stare in wide eyed confusion at Joel.
"Nothing, Sweetheart..." Joel flashes you an awkward grin, "he's just being a shithead."
"K..." you shrug, more confused as ever and change the topic. "What did ya wanna ask?"
Joel finds himself breaking out in a nervous sweat as you stare all innocent-eyed at him in curiosity.
"I..." Joel stammers. "Shit was more difficult than he thought it would be."
"You...?" you attempt to help him convey his words.
Joel's mouth opens but no words are spoken. Dropping his head, he lets out a disappointed breath, "I was wondering if the kids wanted another guitar lesson."
"Oh" you respond, a bit disappointed. "For second you had hoped he was going to ask you out."
Doing your best to suppress the disappointment, you weakly smile at him. "I'm sure they'd love it."
Joel scratches his head, nervously grinning, "that's why thought to ask."
"Ok..." you nod, lips pursed, "let me know when ya wanna drop by class."
"Sure thing" Joel nods in agreement.
"I have to get back" you point toward the busy room, walking away filled with utter disappointment.
Joel watches you walking away, silently shaking his head disappointedly at himself.
"Idiot. Tommy was right... he was chicken."
Hold me now and tell me
That you do believe in a soul
A soul mate
Tell me, tell me, tell me, tell me
Tell me that you live for love
That forever is never enough
That you waited all your life to see
That you want so badly to believe
Tell me that it's not just me
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Ike thinking back on the day he got into the mess he's in; the day he took Ben's offer to finance the building of the Miramar - Magic City S02 E01 - "Crime and Punishment
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Fight scene between Eddie and Ozymandias, and the death of The Comedian.
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Eddie reacting to an intruder (Ozymandias) entering his home.
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Introduction to Old Man Eddie.
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The Comedian and Nite Owl having a disagreement over his way of handling things.
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Update notice.
Having a bit of writer's block (the writing is happening but very slowly), so in between I'm compiling/making gifs for WIP's and future ones and decided; why not share it! So, if anyone wants to make use of them, feel free to do so!
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Ike getting bailed out from jail and becoming pissed off at Vera when finding out she got the bail money from Bel (Ben's right-hand man) - Magic City S02 E01 - "Crime and Punishment".
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Ike, while still in jail; coming up with a failproof plan to make more money for the Sy Berman (Chicago-based mob boss/Ben's boss), in exchange to get Ben out of the Miramar - Magic City S02 E01 - "Crime and Punishment".
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Older Comedian; kicking ass during a riot and enjoying it as usual.
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How Eddie got his face scar; while celebrating their victory over the war with Doctor Manhattan, he's confronted by a woman he inpregnanted that cuts him a bottle, who he then kills in anger. 😑
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Ike getting a visit from his dad, where they discuss Mike's death, Ike being in jail and Ben's involvement with it. Later with his lawyer, discussing the details of his case, and thereafter with Vincent (hotel's head of security and ex-cop), about what evidence there is against him - Magic City S02 E01 "Crime and Punishment".
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